Terry Said:

how do u become a surgical nurse if your a surgical technologist ?

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I agree with the first poster, an RN degree is much more valuable than LVN. The surgical techs I know are all studying to be something else--it's a very monotonous job.

Vernon Said:

Surgical Tech to Nursing

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Few of the courses in an Operating Room Technology program are useful towards an RN degree. However, your experience as an OR tech could provide you with access to RNs for guidance and assistance with school issues, as well as the possibility of tuition assistance from the health care organization which employs you.

Oklahoma City Community College requires 72 semester hours of course work for the RN program. While this could be finished in 5 semesters, it would be difficult for most students to complete this while working full time in less than 3 years.

Also remember, if you have tuition reimbursement, you might consider the BSN programs at University of Oklahoma, or Kramer School of Nursing at Oklahoma City University. These are both excellent programs. While they would take a little longer, you would have a greater range of positions available to you following graduation, which allows you diversity in your career, and, statistically, a higher income over the course of your career.

I would advise that if you enjoy the operating room, and are considering being a perioperative RN, then while the BSN is valuable, it is not as necessary early in the career, as in some other areas of nursing. ORs generally have few supervisors and head nurses, due to the structure, and therefore, do not have as great an advantage for the BSN graduate. However, if working in the OR your exposure to the nurse anesthetist and anesthesia interest you, then you will need the BSN to attend a CRNA program.

Good luck with your career.

Ken Said:

Nursing and high school?

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You must have diploma or GED to get in to nursing school.They won't even let you step in the door without one.And you will need the education.Nursing is not an easy field. You need your math,language ,biology,chemistry,anatomy and physiology just for starters. I don't want to stop you from the course you want to take but let you know ,you need to start with the basic education first .Go back and get the GED then start on the collage classes. Good luck, you can do it! Nurse for over 20 years! And daughter in RN school now.

Mark Said:

Should I start school for surgical tech first, or go right into Nursing?

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Lawrence Said:

how many yrs of school required for surgical nurse?

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Nursing is very fast growing career. There is always a need for qulified nurse. To become a nurse you have to complete 2 year associates degree program in nursing. Then you can further go for other degrees such as bachelors and masters. You can also do specilization in any specific field such as surgical nurse. Here I am forwarding you the website link that i have found very helpful for you. It will give you complete information about nursing degrees available. You can also earn nursing degrees from top accredited online univesities. The link is

Sidney Said:

How Much Income does a surgical nurse make a year?

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A nurse who works in an surgical setting goes to school for as long as any other nurse. You do not pick a specialty in nursing school. Once licensed, your first job will be on whatever floor needs a new nurse. Eventually you may end up in a surgical area after additional training.
Educational requirements for nurses vary by state; some require a BSN in nursing; others are still accepting diplomas and associates.
Rates of pay for nurses vary by state, with California, Arizona, and the northeast typically paying more. Depending on where you work, overtime may be available.

Arthur Said:

Surgical Tech or Nursing?

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Ditto the first answer... Nursing can take you ANYWHERE you want to go. I get letters every month I swear to god people wanting me to come to work for them. You can make as much as you want if your willing to work a little OT as well. This will be my first complete year so far and I should make around seventy grand. Not bad for an associate degree huh? Nothing against Sx tech but they start at around 15 an hour with no experience and where else you gonna go from there?
As a nurse you can go on to BA degree, MS degree ARNP, If you really wanna make some jack look into nurse anethasist they start in the six figures. You can teach health classes in schools if you wanted someday. There are endless avenues.
School sucks its hard you have no life but when its done its done go buy a new car and a big screen and watch tv then.